TEHRAN — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian declared Saturday that Tehran remains willing to pursue a diplomatic resolution to its standoff with Western powers, but firmly warned that entering negotiations does not signal any intention to capitulate.“Iran will not retreat a single step from defending its national interests and the rights of its people,” Pezeshkian stated,…
BANNU, Pakistan — A suicide car bomb tore through a police checkpoint in the volatile Bannu district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province late Saturday night, killing at least 15 police personnel and wounding several others in one of the deadliest attacks on security forces in the region this year.Militants rammed an explosives-laden vehicle into the Fateh…
Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin presided over a noticeably scaled-back Victory Day military parade on Moscow’s Red Square today, marking the 81st anniversary of the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany in World War II.During his address, Putin praised Russian troops fighting in Ukraine, describing their efforts as a continuation of the heroic struggle against…
Rawalpindi: On the completion of one full year of the successful Maarka-e-Haq (Battle of Truth), the top leadership of Pakistan’s Armed Forces has extended heartfelt congratulations to the nation and the troops.Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmad Babar, and Admiral Naveed Ashraf have congratulated the entire nation and the personnel of…
Islamabad: Pakistan has once again demonstrated its growing defense capabilities with the successful test of the Fatah-5 missile, according to reliable sources.This latest achievement marks another significant success in Pakistan’s indigenous missile development program. The Fatah-5, part of the advanced Fatah series of surface-to-surface guided rockets/missiles, was tested successfully, validating its key technical parameters including…
Riaz Mansoor Trust a Messiah for Thalassemia Patients, Ray of Hope for Parents: Farzana ChaudhryBy Dr. Ansab Ali, Lahore PakistanLAHORE: A delegation of the National Women Journalists Forum (NAJAF) participated in a special ceremony held at the Riaz Mansoor Trust on the occasion of World Thalassemia Day. President of the National Women Journalists Forum, Farzana…
ISLAMABAD — The federal government is seriously considering transferring the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) to provincial governments, a senior minister confirmed on Saturday.Speaking to a private television channel, Federal Minister Daas Kohstani said that following the 18th Constitutional Amendment, which devolved significant powers to the provinces, financial assistance for the poor should also be…
Petrol price hiked by Rs14.92 to Rs414.78 per litreDiesel price increased by Rs15 to Rs414.58 per litreIslamabad (May 9, 2026) — The federal government has decided to increase the prices of petroleum products across the country.According to the official notification issued by the government:Petrol price has been raised by Rs14.92 per litre. The new price…
